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Two bestselling authors talk plot, character voice, and the realities of writing (and publishing) a thriller and crime series.

How does a journal become a memoir? In this webinar recap, Sheryl and Sandy James and the team at Indeed Books share honest, practical advice on writing through emotion, protecting the people in [...]

What are the craft skills that really move the needle? Jo-Anne Richards and Richard Beynon each chose their three most important creative writing skills — without comparing notes — and between [...]

Two writers. Two completed manuscripts. A conversation full of practical wisdom about beginning, keeping going, and getting it done. Here's what Rick Melvill and Tim Chevallier shared in our free [...]

Want to know how to write a short story that truly resonates — and gets it published? In this candid and practical conversation, short story editor Joanne Hichens sits down with award-winning [...]

Not sure where to start with your memoir? Four essential questions to help you find your story, stay motivated, and overcome the obstacles every memoir writer faces — with practical tips from [...]

Join our free interactive webinar on 19 January to clarify your writing intentions for 2026. No resolutions, no pressure – just honest reflection and practical strategies with experienced writing [...]

The publishing revolution has already happened. Indie authors now control 51% of all ebook sales, with 1.7 million books self-published in the US in 2022 versus just 10,000 from traditional [...]

I’ve been having that feeling again. The sense that you exist on another plane from other people. That there’s no one on earth who can truly understand where you are right now. For the longest [...]

Getting your book published is the culmination of a long journey. The hard work is done and now you can sit back and let your book find its way to eagerly awaiting readers. In reality though, [...]

Every writer is on a Hero’s Journey, the length of which is determined by the scope of their writing project. Like every Hero, they face obstacles, trials and tests en route to their destination. [...]